Any which way that works for us living outside the U.S. Paypal, VISA or simply sending money to a bank account. A donate button on the AGD website would work as well. If there is a concern over not raising enough, and having the hassle of refunding, why not simply quote the sum we're aiming for, and extend the poll here on A.O with sums people are willing to pledge. In my mind the vast majority on this site are responsible adults, whom we can expect to own up to their pledge, right?

08-25-2012, 08:37 AM

BTAutoMag

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olsson

In my mind the vast majority on this site are responsible adults, whom we can expect to own up to their pledge, right?

youd like to think that. :rolleyes:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olsson

why not simply quote the sum we're aiming for, and extend the poll here on A.O with sums people are willing to pledge.?

if you do that and everyone knows what everyone else is pledging then this will turn ugly fast imagine this:

I'll be the first to admit that I'm poor and wont be able to donate alot... but Lets say I donated 5$ and someone else dontated 200$.... like it or not that person will be the better person in eeryones eyes. you may deny it but it will happen

08-27-2012, 10:44 AM

skipdogg

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGD

Everyone could send me a check and if we don't get to the target price you can cancel the checks.

TK

If this is the chosen method, then please provide address.
And as far as canceling check, I would be fine if you just ripped them up.

08-27-2012, 10:48 AM

skipdogg

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08-29-2012, 10:14 AM

BTAutoMag

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdogg

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agreed :rolleyes:

08-29-2012, 11:54 AM

RT Lover

this is probably the best way to do it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olsson

Any which way that works for us living outside the U.S. Paypal, VISA or simply sending money to a bank account. A donate button on the AGD website would work as well. If there is a concern over not raising enough, and having the hassle of refunding, why not simply quote the sum we're aiming for, and extend the poll here on A.O with sums people are willing to pledge. In my mind the vast majority on this site are responsible adults, whom we can expect to own up to their pledge, right?

08-29-2012, 12:37 PM

Chronobreak

i like the kickstarter idea myself

08-29-2012, 12:48 PM

Dayspring

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chronobreak

i like the kickstarter idea myself

Rules don't let us.

08-29-2012, 01:17 PM

SoulCoffin

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTAutoMag

if you do that and everyone knows what everyone else is pledging then this will turn ugly fast imagine this:

I'll be the first to admit that I'm poor and wont be able to donate alot... but Lets say I donated 5$ and someone else dontated 200$.... like it or not that person will be the better person in eeryones eyes. you may deny it but it will happen

everyone's situation is different. if people can and want to give, do it. whether it be a large or small amount, something is better than nothing. if anyone is looked at differently for not donating as much as someone else, that's pretty messed up.

08-29-2012, 01:28 PM

BTAutoMag

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulCoffin

if anyone is looked at differently for not donating as much as someone else, that's pretty messed up.

Agreed but it happens, everyday :(

08-29-2012, 01:34 PM

GoatBoy

Ah, the joys of centralization. The power grabs, the jockeying for status. We'll eventually look back upon these times, laugh uncomfortably, and then change the subject.

Might want to see if indiegogo will let you do it.

08-29-2012, 03:05 PM

Dayspring

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoatBoy

Ah, the joys of centralization. The power grabs, the jockeying for status. We'll eventually look back upon these times, laugh uncomfortably, and then change the subject.

Might want to see if indiegogo will let you do it.

It looks like Indigogo may allow us to do this. Tom, can you check this out?

08-29-2012, 03:16 PM

BTAutoMag

anyone know how to get ahold of some of the old skool members who could come back and help out :D

08-29-2012, 04:13 PM

Dayspring

We're all on Facebook. Not sure how many would consider putting $ in, but I can raise the topic.

08-30-2012, 11:18 AM

AGD

It looks like indiegogo will let us do a campaign. Before I start it we need to see a bit more momentum than a few people.

TK

08-30-2012, 11:29 AM

BTAutoMag

maybe we can incorporate this into a few events like tunaball 7

08-30-2012, 11:54 AM

skipdogg

Maybe a new thread with clearer title is good too. The 'redecorate' title isnt really what this thread has become. its more of a SAVE AUTOMAGS.ORG kinda thing...

Also, Tom I would like to think that there are some people watching this thread but dont make a post. They might be on board too and choose to just not post about it.

08-30-2012, 11:55 AM

BTAutoMag

and then get a mod to sticky it

08-30-2012, 12:03 PM

skipdogg

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTAutoMag

and then get a mod to sticky it

Sticky in all forums too. Especially the classifieds. For people that buy and sell parts, no AO to do it on would not be cool for lots of people.

Oh, and if word gets to other forums...say MCB, I would hope many more maggers would come running in to help too.

Heck...if Tom did a kissing booth at Living Legends to raise money their would be more than enough :wow: :eek:

08-30-2012, 12:11 PM

BTAutoMag

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdogg

Sticky in all forums too. Especially the classifieds. For people that buy and sell parts, no AO to do it on would not be cool for lots of people.

Oh, and if word gets to other forums...say MCB, I would hope many more maggers would come running in to help too.

Its going in my signature at PBN

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdogg

Heck...if Tom did a kissing booth at Living Legends to raise money their would be more than enough :wow: :eek:

:mad: THERE

I'd pay for that :p

and I'm still looking for the picture of Tom as martha stuart :rofl:

08-30-2012, 01:34 PM

luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGD

It looks like indiegogo will let us do a campaign. Before I start it we need to see a bit more momentum than a few people.

TK

Why not open a paypal account for donations?
It makes the most sense...

I would like to raffle off some parts to help raise funds, but I dont want to run it through my paypal account. ;)

08-30-2012, 01:53 PM

BTAutoMag

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke

I would like to raffle off some parts to help raise funds, but I dont want to run it through my paypal account. ;)

I'm in where do I send money :clap:

08-30-2012, 02:16 PM

luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTAutoMag

I'm in where do I send money :clap:

I have NO idea. ;)

08-30-2012, 02:22 PM

mpsd

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke

Why not open a paypal account for donations?
It makes the most sense...

I would like to raffle off some parts to help raise funds, but I dont want to run it through my paypal account. ;)

I agree 200%. Couldn't be more easy than this.

08-30-2012, 02:37 PM

Ando

There's apparently some stipulations with that. I'm about 90% of the time sending money as personal for gear and what not too people. I've been sent paypal nasty-grams about 3 different times about it and have BS'ed my way out of each one. Not sure what the rule is but there is something stupid for "donations"

08-30-2012, 02:49 PM

knownothingmags

just give tunaman some time to get back up in full swing.
from what i understand he is planning to help to get this fixed.

he was talking about it on BEO a little.

09-04-2012, 12:25 PM

tymcneer

Ok... I didn't read it all, but...

I will help with any coding for Vbulletin... Some of my work is on display over at BEO.

If my finances allow, I will make a modest donation.

I have been shooting Automags for as long as there have been Automags, and I would rather not see this site fade away.

Ty

09-04-2012, 02:24 PM

MAGgot

Paypal

TK: Please just open a paypal account for donations.
I already owe for about 5 years of "membership", so I'll happily donate some cash. I don't even care if it is used for the forum.

As far as the forum, fork over a few hundred for the new Vbulletin. Then pay this hackjob company (Delaware?) to ship your data over to a respected host like Bluehost.com and we are done!

09-04-2012, 02:46 PM

Spider-TW

I'm down for some cash.

I would also go for a shoebox raffle. :rolleyes:

***

btw, I hadn't noticed this thread take a serious turn (from the past few years) until Shane brought it up on MCB. There might be others ignoring the old topic.

09-04-2012, 03:48 PM

GoatBoy

May I ask how big the forum database actually is (minus private user data, of course)?